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(a)
The wavelength if the incident photon.
(a)
Answer to Problem 48P
The wavelength if the incident photon is
Explanation of Solution
Write the formula for Compton shift,
Here,
Write the equation for kinetic energy of the recoiling electron using conservation of energy.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Write the expression for energy lost by the photon,
Substitute
Substituting the expression (IV) in expression (III) and solve for
The wavelength if the incident photon is
(b)
The angle through which the electron scatters.
(b)
Answer to Problem 48P
The angle through which the electron scatters is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for conservation of momentum in the
Write the expression for the wavelength of the scattered photon.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
The scattering angle for the electron is,
Substitute
The angle through which the electron scatters is
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